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Jean-Paul II - Visite à Lourdes or
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Weight | 6.45 g |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Pope John Paul II in high relief, wearing a skullcap and ornately decorated papal vestments. The circular legend reads IOHANNES PAVLVS II PONT. MAXIMVS, with the engraver's signature E. ROUSSEAU visible below the truncation. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The pontifical coat of arms of John Paul II displayed in high relief at center, featuring a quartered shield surmounted by the papal tiara and crossed keys, flanked by decorative scroll motifs. The legend LOURDES arcs across the upper field, with the fineness AU 6.45 G. 9999/1000 inscribed on either side of the shield; 1 PUR appears at lower left, and ANNO MCMLXXXI curves along the lower border. |
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